Branch Manager

Overview

To profitably manage all retail lumber sales, operations, and personnel to ensure positive-growth and to carry out long- and short-term corporate goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the store operates at an acceptable yearly net profit and meets sales, gross margin, expense, and asset management goals
• View, monitor and interpret financial reports and data to assist in business decisions
• Ensure all sales are profitable and results in satisfied customers
• Ensure department is prepared daily for sales and promotions
• Work with Manager to develop and grow customer base and sales volume
• Demonstrate and teach effective upgrade selling and closing techniques
• Set example for employees; teach and mentor
• Monitor employees daily activity and delegate or assign work as appropriate
• Prepare and distribute work schedules
• Challenge and develop employees’ performance, provide feedback, and hold direct reports accountable for their goals and job responsibilities
• Ensure timely, accurate review of weekly time record reports and employee expenses for payroll processing
• Assist with candidate selection and interview process for new hires
• Motivate employees and offer opportunity and reward appropriately
• Make recommendations to Manager regarding efforts to control employee turnover
• Make recommendations to Manager regarding employee performance for coaching, review, and disciplinary efforts
• Oversee all store operations when the manager is absent
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Minimum of 4 years’ industry experience or related field experience preferred.